$37,264,356
to PROGRESSIVE RAIL INCORPORATED
THE PROJECT WILL COMPLETE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, FINAL DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION AND FOCUS ON KEY SUBDIVISIONS THROUGHOUT EAST-CENTRAL MINNESOTA, INCLUDING BLOOMINGTON, CANNON FALLS, EAGANDALE, FARIBAULT, ROSEMOUNT AND SAVAGE. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO TARGET RANDOLPH YARD, AIR LAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK, AND NORTHFIELD YARD. THE PROJECT WILL UPGRADE TRACK CLASSIFICATION FROM FRA CLASS I AND EXCEPTED CONDITION TO CLASS II STANDARD INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF TIES, UPGRADING TO CONTINUOUS WELDED RAIL (CWR), AND IMPROVING BALLAST, ALONG WITH EXTENSIVE SURFACING OPERATIONS AND TURNOUT IMPROVEMENTS.
Verbatim from USAspending.gov. Capitalization, abbreviations, and codes are unchanged.
What the model surfaced from this award
Grant supporting ongoing railroad track modernization in East-Central Minnesota, upgrading to Class II standards through 2029.
Modernizes rail corridors serving industrial hubs and freight routes, improving operational efficiency and regional economic connectivity.
Increases demand for railroad materials (ties, continuous welded rail, ballast, turnouts) from domestic suppliers; strengthens regional freight logistics.
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